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Arab League unveils Lebanon plan

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 0:50
related countries: Lebanon

The Arab League backs Lebanon's army head as the next president at crisis talks on the country's future.
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Rescue mission for frozen UK ship

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 1:53
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

A British trawler stuck in Antarctic ice for a week has received a vital engine part from a US Air Force plane.
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Winter storm batters western US

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 1:53
related countries: United States

A winter storm batters the US west coast, bringing floods and snowstorms, and leaving many without power.
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Suharto condition 'has improved'

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 4:21
related countries: Indonesia

Indonesian ex-leader Suharto's health has shown some improvement but he remains critical, officials say.
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Greece hit by strong earthquake

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 6:57
related countries: Greece
related places: Athens

A powerful earthquake is felt across Greece and shakes buildings in the capital, Athens.
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Key Pakistan governor resigns

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 7:00
related countries: Pakistan

The governor of Pakistan's restive North West Frontier Province resigns, amid continuing violence.
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Mass rally call over Georgia poll

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 7:42
related countries: Georgia

Georgia's opposition calls for mass street protests, accusing the authorities of rigging presidential elections.
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Australia beat India in thriller

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 7:55
related countries: India, Australia
related places: Sydney

Michael Clarke takes three wickets in the penultimate over as Australia beat India for a record-equalling 16th consecutive Test win.
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UK airports set to ease bags limit

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 8:27
related countries: United Kingdom

Passengers can take more than one piece of hand luggage on flights at 22 UK airports from Monday.
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US rivals clash in key TV debates

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 8:32
related countries: United States
related places: New Hampshire

Presidential hopefuls clash ahead of key New Hampshire primaries, as polls suggest a narrowing Democratic race.
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Kenya food effort gets under way

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 10:04
related countries: Kenya

A convoy of food trucks heads for two Kenyan towns hit by a humanitarian crisis in the wake of disputed polls.
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Iran expels German diplomat

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 12:15
related countries: Iran, Germany
related places: Tehran

A German diplomat is told to leave Iran over what Tehran describes as "non-diplomatic activities".
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Soldiers killed in Iraqi bombing

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 12:24
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

Iraqi soldiers are among eight killed by a suicide bomber in Baghdad in an attack during Army Day celebrations.
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Critics' award for Day-Lewis film

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 12:26
related countries: United States
related places: Day

Period oil drama There Will Be Blood is named movie of the year by the US National Society of Film Critics.
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Tamil intelligence chief killed

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 12:35
related countries: Sri Lanka

The intelligence head of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels is killed, as violence continues in the north of the island.
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Tennis: Nadal thrashed

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 13:00
related countries: Russia

Top seed Rafael Nadal suffered a 6-0 6-1 defeat by Russia's Mikhail Youzhny in the Chennai Open final.
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Monitors hail Georgian election

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 14:48
related countries: Georgia

International monitors say Georgia's election, which President Saakashvili seems to have won, was democratic.
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Cricket: Zimbabwe confirm tour

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 15:34
related countries: Pakistan, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe cricket chiefs say they will tour Pakistan despite fears over the security situation.
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Air China raises price for rival

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 15:39
related countries: China

Air China ups efforts to buy a stake in China Eastern Airlines, pledging to pay at least 30% more than a rival.
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Storms kill three in western US

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 16:35
related countries: United States

Winter storms that have brought high winds, heavy snow and rain to the US west kill at least three people.
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Arab League backs Lebanon plan

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 17:15
related countries: Lebanon

The Secretary General of the Arab League will head to Lebanon to discuss a plan to resolve the crisis there.
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QE2 departs on final world trip

Sunday 6th of January 2008, 17:41
related countries: United Kingdom

Britain's most famous liner, the QE2, departs on her final world trip before being turned into a floating hotel in Dubai.
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